Henry V - Preview
Follow the action as England prepares for war and Henry rallies his forces for battle at Agincourt.
Michael Bublé Sings "That's All"
Michael Bublé, the smooth crooner from Canada, sings "That's All" (by Alan Brandt and Bob Haymes) for the Great Performances 40th Anniversary Celebration, held at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Audra McDonald Sings "Dear Friend"
Winner of five Tony Awards and two Grammys, singer and actress Audra McDonald sings “Dear Friend” (from the musical “She Loves Me”) for the Great Performances 40th Anniversary Celebration at Lincoln Center in New York City.
40th Anniversary Celebration Preview
In celebration of the series’ 40th anniversary on PBS, a stellar roster of diverse alumni gather to share their stories of what the series has meant to them, with reminiscences and performances by Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, Don Henley, David Hyde Pierce, Josh Groban, Itzhak Perlman, Peter Martins, Patti Austin and Take 6, El?na Garan?a and Michael Bublé.
Josh Groban Sings “Not While I’m Around” from “Sweeney Todd"
International pop star Josh Groban sings “Not While I’m Around” from the musical “Sweeney Todd” for the Great Performances 40th Anniversary Celebration, held at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The Hollow Crown: Henry V
In this excerpt from Henry V, the king (Tom Hiddleston) rallies his English troops prior to battle with the French. Second only to Hamlet's to be or not to be, Henry V's "Band of Brothers" speech at Agincourt is one of the most famous speeches in English literature.
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 2
Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston) mourns the death of his father, King Henry IV (Jeremy Irons), and is forced to confront the weight of his new responsibility. This adaptation is part of "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays" series.
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 2 - Preview
Follow Prince Hal’s path to reconciliation with his father and his ascension to the throne.
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 1
Henry IV (Jeremy Irons) lectures his son, Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston), on his poor and unprincelike conduct. This adaptation of "Henry IV, Part 1" airs Friday, September 27 at 9 p.m. and is part of "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays" series.
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 1 - Preview
Watch Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal and Jeremy Irons as his father in Shakespeare’s history play.
The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays
Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V” stars a distinguished cast including Ben Whishaw, Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston, Rory Kinnear, Simon Russell Beale, Michelle Dockery, and Patrick Stewart airs September 20 – October 11, 2013.
The Hollow Crown: Richard II
In this scene, King Richard, played by Ben Whishaw, relinquishes the crown to Henry Bolingbroke. This adaptation is part of "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays" series.
Tom Hiddleston Talks About The Hollow Crown & Social Media
Tom Hiddleston talks about the important role social media has played in connection with The Hollow Crown.
Tom Hiddleston Previews "The Hollow Crown"
Actor Tom Hiddleston previews The Hollow Crown, coming to PBS beginning Sept. 20, 2013. This ambitious four-part miniseries assembles four of Shakespeare's history plays — Richard II, Henry IV, Parts I & II, and Henry V — into a single chronological narrative.
The Hollow Crown: Richard II - Preview
Witness Ben Whishaw’s performance as Richard in this television adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.
GP at the Met: Giulio Cesare
David Daniels and Natalie Dessay star in David McVicar‘s innovative production of Handel’s most popular opera.
GP at the Met: Francesca da Rimini Preview
Eva-Maria Westbroek and Marcello Giordani star in Zandonai’s masterpiece Francesca da Rimini, the classic tale of doomed love,based on an episode from Dante’s Inferno.
I Lombardi: "La mia letizia infonderer"
Tenor Michael Schade performs Verdi's "La mia letizia infonderer" at Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2013.
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